What: A great coastal town with plenty of activities ranging from Glacier cruises to stunning hikes. The drive or ferry ride to the town is amazing in itself. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/FxyrLriFiQH2bub88 Tips: The drive into Valdez over Thomson pass...
What: One of the most beautiful towns in Alaska sitting at the south end of the Kenai Peninsula. Includes many amazing activities including fishing, hiking, camping, eating & drinking. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ZLexmEbLKpEM48cs7 Tips: Homer has some of the most...
What: An amazing experience biking/hiking to the face of the Portage glacier while the lake is frozen in the winter. When to go: Can be accessed during the winter freeze months between Jan and April. The condition of the lake, both in terms of how frozen it is and how much snow there is,...
What: An amazing trail hugging the Eklutna Lake located between Eagle River and Palmer. Spanning 12.7 miles and 1300 of elevation gain, the trail is rated as Easy. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. While the trail is easy, it is long, so should expect 6+ hours...
What: One of the largest accessible glaciers in the state located near the town of Glacier View. When to go: Worth checking out in both summer and winter time for totally different experiences. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/N4DJkZ4yt4paFXx69 Tips: You can either book a trip with a guide company, or book a trip with...
What: An amazing tour in the Mat-Su area that takes you up close to the Knik Glacier. The tour first starts off with you sitting in an offroad truck that traverse tough terrain and cross rivers. You'll then jump into a jetboat and head up the river to the glacier. You can explore the...
What: An amazing hike on the Kenai Peninsula located near Seward offering stunning views of Resurrection Bay and the valleys around. Roughly 14 miles with 2600 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take roughly 7 to 8...
What: An amazing ridge hike near Talkeetna with expansive views of Denali National Park and the surrounding valleys. 29 miles with 6000 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/9ReFooYN8UoMxHEy7Alltrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/kesugi-ridge-curry-ridge-trail Tips: While technically doable...
What: A huge lake in the front of Grewingk glacier with massive icebergs floating in there summer around. Requires taking a round trip boat from Homer to Kachemak Bay to do the hike. 3 miles with 700 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months...
What: One of the most beautiful bays across from Homer with plenty of opportunities to explore via kayak. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ZLexmEbLKpEM48cs7 Tips: There are various tour operators that offer kayak tours into Kachemak Bay. Alternatively you can take a...
